Opel Paint Codes

[badmaxdog]

Originally Posted by MonkeyNutZ Thank you guys so much for finding this info. So if I went to my paint shop with the Ditzler code "#DQE-44034" they could mix the right color? Or would that code be for a type of paint not used anymore?

Originally Posted by GTJIM Yes, 14698 is the Ditzler Code but it is for an Acrylic Lacquer paint - 1970's paint technology. The problem is cross-referencing this number to a modern two-pot reaction lacquer. The 'L224' is Opel's in-house colour code for Signal Blue. However, Ditzler Codes are/were a widely used 'standard' paint coding and should give any well established paint mixer a fighting chance of getting a close colour match.

I have to agree with GTJIM's response above.

[neuropel]

The Ditzler code for Signal Blue was pretty much useless for the PPG paint shop I used when I recently had my Manta painted. The painter had a PPG rep come out and analyze the paint in an area of the trunk where the paint was still like new. The color match came out very good.

[Anonymous D]

Originally Posted by MonkeyNutZ Thank you guys so much for finding this info. So if I went to my paint shop with the Ditzler code "#DQE-44034" they could mix the right color? Or would that code be for a type of paint not used anymore?

If you are trying to reproduce the original paint color by the original paint manufacturer, then I suggest approaching your local auto paint distributor and asking them to research that code number for that manufacturer.

There are other options too. The referenced factory bulletins also include breakdowns of what proportion of various "primary" colors, combine to make up that specific paint mixture. Using that data, it might be possible to reverse-engineer that formula, although consideration should be given as to whether actual components of paint blends (ie oil base vs. water base, and other chamicals) have changed since their original publication over 35 years ago.

Another option is to research the availability of colors using the factory-provided codes for the Dupont and Rinshed-Mason paint manufacturers.

Another option, would be to research the paint books of alternate German suppliers like BASF/Glazerot, or to consider a European-blend acrylic paint finish instead of the US-export enamel.

Whichever approach is best for you, should be determined in consultation with the automotive paint professional of your choosing.

[David12345]

Since my paint code is L411 702, my exterior paint is ralleye gold, but I don't see a chart for the interior color. In my search, I saw that a light tan was used with the gold, and, I ordered a headliner thinking that was the color .. wasn't. My head liner is more like a light gold. Any help appreciated.
David

[BQS4]

As far as what interior color went with what exterior color, the only charts I have seen are the actual dealer brochures. The only model Opel I can think of that had a specific interior/exterior combo was the Manta Luxus. The dark and light blue Luxus had the dark blue interior, the maroon Luxus had the maroon interior, and the silver/gray Luxus had either the maroon or the silver/gray interior. Other than that, Opel really played around with the interior/exterior color combos.

[David12345]

It would seem that someone would have a chart designating the colors since they put the code number on the manufacturing plate .. 702 has to mean something even if it's a mix/match situation ..
David